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The Robot Industry Podcast"What Manufacturing Needs" with Shaun Ghafari from Humber CollegeWelcome to episode #145 with Shaun Ghafari. Shaun holds a Ph.D., P.Eng. Dean, Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) at Humber College in Toronto.
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST) is growing to meet the needs of industry in engineering, mechatronics, robotics, information technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, sustainable design, and the skilled trades.
Shaun, Tell me a bit about yourself.
Who is Humber College?
What are the most interesting courses?
You talk to Manufacturers….what are the Challenges for manufacturers?
What are they...2025-08-0622 min
The Robot Industry Podcast"What Manufacturing Needs" with Shaun Ghafari from Humber CollegeWelcome to episode #145 with Shaun Ghafari. Shaun holds a Ph.D., P.Eng. Dean, Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) at Humber College in Toronto.
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST) is growing to meet the needs of industry in engineering, mechatronics, robotics, information technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, sustainable design, and the skilled trades.
Shaun, Tell me a bit about yourself.
Who is Humber College?
What are the most interesting courses?
You talk to Manufacturers….what are the Challenges for manufacturers?
What are they...2025-08-0622 minThe Robot Industry Podcast"What Manufacturing Needs" with Shaun Ghafari from Humber CollegeWelcome to episode #145 with Shaun Ghafari. Shaun holds a Ph.D., P.Eng. Dean, Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) at Humber College in Toronto.
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST) is growing to meet the needs of industry in engineering, mechatronics, robotics, information technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, sustainable design, and the skilled trades.
Shaun, Tell me a bit about yourself.
Who is Humber College?
What are the most interesting courses?
You talk to Manufacturers….what are the Challenges for manufacturers?
What are they...2025-08-0622 min
The Robot Industry PodcastKonrad Konnerth and Konnexio AutomationWelcome to podcast edition #144. I welcome my friend Konrad Konnerth to the pod
Good day, everyone, and welcome to the robot industry podcast . Thanks for joining us and for subscribing.
Konrad, welcome to the podcast. Can you take a few minutes and introduce yourself to our audience?
Tell me about your automation background here in southwestern Ontario (SWO).
What is happening from a high level in automation?
You have a strong background in precision indexing automation from Germany, correct?
Can you tell our audience about your Adapto...2025-07-2322 min
The Robot Industry PodcastKonrad Konnerth and Konnexio AutomationWelcome to podcast edition #144. I welcome my friend Konrad Konnerth to the pod
Good day, everyone, and welcome to the robot industry podcast . Thanks for joining us and for subscribing.
Konrad, welcome to the podcast. Can you take a few minutes and introduce yourself to our audience?
Tell me about your automation background here in southwestern Ontario (SWO).
What is happening from a high level in automation?
You have a strong background in precision indexing automation from Germany, correct?
Can you tell our audience about your Adapto...2025-07-2322 minThe Robot Industry PodcastKonrad Konnerth and Konnexio AutomationWelcome to podcast edition #144. I welcome my friend Konrad Konnerth to the pod
Good day, everyone, and welcome to the robot industry podcast . Thanks for joining us and for subscribing.
Konrad, welcome to the podcast. Can you take a few minutes and introduce yourself to our audience?
Tell me about your automation background here in southwestern Ontario (SWO).
What is happening from a high level in automation?
You have a strong background in precision indexing automation from Germany, correct?
Can you tell our audience about your Adapto...2025-07-2322 min
The Robot Industry PodcastTrueLight Machine Vision with Andrew PerkinsWelcome to edition #143 of The Robot Industry Podcast. For this edition I am interviewing Andrew Perkins. He is a long time automation machine vision expert and is heading up TrueLight Machine Vision, a division of BOS Innovations.
Andrew, how did you get into this industry?
Who are your customers? Manufacturers or other integrators, robotics OEMs (or all three)?
Do you have a typical customer or are they all custom?
Who is TrueLight Machine Vision Integrations?
Tell me a bit about what is going on in automated vision (in the...2025-07-0932 min
The Robot Industry PodcastTrueLight Machine Vision with Andrew PerkinsWelcome to edition #143 of The Robot Industry Podcast. For this edition I am interviewing Andrew Perkins. He is a long time automation machine vision expert and is heading up TrueLight Machine Vision, a division of BOS Innovations.
Andrew, how did you get into this industry?
Who are your customers? Manufacturers or other integrators, robotics OEMs (or all three)?
Do you have a typical customer or are they all custom?
Who is TrueLight Machine Vision Integrations?
Tell me a bit about what is going on in automated vision (in the...2025-07-0932 minThe Robot Industry PodcastTrueLight Machine Vision with Andrew PerkinsWelcome to edition #143 of The Robot Industry Podcast. For this edition I am interviewing Andrew Perkins. He is a long time automation machine vision expert and is heading up TrueLight Machine Vision, a division of BOS Innovations.
Andrew, how did you get into this industry?
Who are your customers? Manufacturers or other integrators, robotics OEMs (or all three)?
Do you have a typical customer or are they all custom?
Who is TrueLight Machine Vision Integrations?
Tell me a bit about what is going on in automated vision (in the...2025-07-0932 min
The Robot Industry PodcastMPI Solutions Inc. machine controls and Beckhoff PlatformMPI Solutions is a talented group of professionals helping industries across North America with AB, Siemens and Beckhoff machine control and system integration.
Scott Pytel, P. Eng is Co-Owner and VP at MPI. MPI Solutions invited me to tour the facility and chat with the founders.
Kevin van der Maarel is also a Co-Owner and a mechanical engineer. He enjoys the constant change brought about by automation.
What is happening in the world of machine control?
What is Industry 4.0 from your (or your customers') lens?
What type of work...2025-07-0121 minThe Robot Industry PodcastMPI Solutions Inc. machine controls and Beckhoff PlatformMPI Solutions is a talented group of professionals helping industries across North America with AB, Siemens and Beckhoff machine control and system integration.
Scott Pytel, P. Eng is Co-Owner and VP at MPI. MPI Solutions invited me to tour the facility and chat with the founders.
Kevin van der Maarel is also a Co-Owner and a mechanical engineer. He enjoys the constant change brought about by automation.
What is happening in the world of machine control?
What is Industry 4.0 from your (or your customers') lens?
What type of work...2025-07-0121 min
The Robot Industry PodcastMPI Solutions Inc. machine controls and Beckhoff PlatformMPI Solutions is a talented group of professionals helping industries across North America with AB, Siemens and Beckhoff machine control and system integration.
Scott Pytel, P. Eng is Co-Owner and VP at MPI. MPI Solutions invited me to tour the facility and chat with the founders.
Kevin van der Maarel is also a Co-Owner and a mechanical engineer. He enjoys the constant change brought about by automation.
What is happening in the world of machine control?
What is Industry 4.0 from your (or your customers') lens?
What type of work...2025-07-0121 min
The Robot Industry PodcastA conversation with JAKS Automation's Adon PortmanFew things bring me as much excitement and gratitude as working with a dedicated, close-knit team, working towards a common goal. I graduated in 2015 holding my engineering physics degree with a passion to successfully design and build engineering solutions, learn new things, challenge myself, and meet amazing people along the way. Specifically, my passion covers mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. My favorite projects, such as building an autonomous vehicle to compete in the NASA lunabotics mining competition as part of the Queen’s Space Engineering team, integrate a large variety of engineering components including control, automation, and mechatronics engineering.
Th...2025-05-3032 min
The Robot Industry PodcastA conversation with JAKS Automation's Adon PortmanFew things bring me as much excitement and gratitude as working with a dedicated, close-knit team, working towards a common goal. I graduated in 2015 holding my engineering physics degree with a passion to successfully design and build engineering solutions, learn new things, challenge myself, and meet amazing people along the way. Specifically, my passion covers mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. My favorite projects, such as building an autonomous vehicle to compete in the NASA lunabotics mining competition as part of the Queen’s Space Engineering team, integrate a large variety of engineering components including control, automation, and mechatronics engineering.
Th...2025-05-3032 minThe Robot Industry PodcastA conversation with JAKS Automation's Adon PortmanFew things bring me as much excitement and gratitude as working with a dedicated, close-knit team, working towards a common goal. I graduated in 2015 holding my engineering physics degree with a passion to successfully design and build engineering solutions, learn new things, challenge myself, and meet amazing people along the way. Specifically, my passion covers mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. My favorite projects, such as building an autonomous vehicle to compete in the NASA lunabotics mining competition as part of the Queen’s Space Engineering team, integrate a large variety of engineering components including control, automation, and mechatronics engineering.
Th...2025-05-3032 min
Unusual HistoriesThe Most Influential Comic You’ve Never Heard of - John DowieIn this episode Danny is joined by writer, musician, author, playwright and comedian John Dowie. One of only a handful of comedians who are genuinely original, John has been described as "the most influential comic you've never heard of." During a remarkable career, he's opened for Black Sabbath, toured with Victoria Wood, and has been recorded on vinyl alongside Joy Division. He was doing alternative comedy before alternative comedy existed. John has worked with dozens of comics and actors including Bill Nighy, Tony Allen, Rory Bremner, Jim Sweeney, Steve Steen and many more. He shares some great...2025-05-2252 min
The Robot Industry PodcastVention, AI and Nvidia. Automating at the speed of AI.Francois Giguere CTO at Vention and Etienne Lacroix Founder & CEO join me for this version (#139) of The Robot Industry Podcast. We talk about automating at lower costs, the manufacturing industry ordering products directly, AI and NVIDIA and what the future holds for capital equipment automation
We talk about:
Palletizing
Robot arms vs actuators
Sensors vs. cameras
Shift away from PLCs inside robot cell
Robots and grasping
Agility, simulation and software
Cabinet door sanding for the kitchen industry
Data, software and the...2025-05-1528 min
The Robot Industry PodcastVention, AI and NVIDIA. Automating at the speed of AI.Francois Giguere CTO at Vention and Etienne Lacroix Founder & CEO join me for this version (#139) of The Robot Industry Podcast. We talk about automating at lower costs, the manufacturing industry ordering products directly, AI and NVIDIA and what the future holds for capital equipment automation
We talk about:
Palletizing
Robot arms vs actuators
Sensors vs. cameras
Shift away from PLCs inside robot cell
Robots and grasping
Agility, simulation and software
Cabinet door sanding for the kitchen industry
Data, software and the...2025-05-1528 minThe Robot Industry PodcastVention, AI and Nvidia. Automating at the speed of AI.Francois Giguere CTO at Vention and Etienne Lacroix Founder & CEO join me for this version (#139) of The Robot Industry Podcast. We talk about automating at lower costs, the manufacturing industry ordering products directly, AI and NVIDIA and what the future holds for capital equipment automation
We talk about:
Palletizing
Robot arms vs actuators
Sensors vs. cameras
Shift away from PLCs inside robot cell
Robots and grasping
Agility, simulation and software
Cabinet door sanding for the kitchen industry
Data, software and the...2025-05-1528 min
The Robot Industry PodcastMecademic's Compact Precise Industrial Robots with Louis LaPierreHello everyone and welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast (edition #138). We are glad you are here, and thank you for subscribing.
Today, I welcome Louis Lapierre to the podcast; he works for a company called Mecademic Robotics, and they build very precise industrial robots for medical devices, photonics, aerospace, consumer and electronics industries. Their robots are used in assembly, attachment, dispense, material handling and much more.
How did you get in this industry?
Tell us about the history of Mecademic.
What type of robot did the company launch with?
Y...2025-04-3028 min
The Robot Industry PodcastMecademic's Compact and Precise Industrial Robots with Louis LaPierreHello everyone and welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast (edition #138). We are glad you are here, and thank you for subscribing.
Today, I welcome Louis Lapierre to the podcast; he works for a company called Mecademic Robotics, and they build very precise industrial robots for medical devices, photonics, aerospace, consumer and electronics industries. Their robots are used in assembly, attachment, dispense, material handling and much more.
How did you get in this industry?
Tell us about the history of Mecademic.
What type of robot did the company launch with?
Y...2025-04-3028 minThe Robot Industry PodcastMecademic's Compact Precise Industrial Robots with Louis LaPierreHello everyone and welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast (edition #138). We are glad you are here, and thank you for subscribing.
Today, I welcome Louis Lapierre to the podcast; he works for a company called Mecademic Robotics, and they build very precise industrial robots for medical devices, photonics, aerospace, consumer and electronics industries. Their robots are used in assembly, attachment, dispense, material handling and much more.
How did you get in this industry?
Tell us about the history of Mecademic.
What type of robot did the company launch with?
Y...2025-04-3028 min
The Robot Industry PodcastGaps, Risks and Rewards: Robotics Foundation Models with Shaun Edwards of Plus One RoboticsWelcome to the podcast (#137) My guest today is Shaun Edwards the CTO of Plus One Robotics.
We are going to be talking about Robotics Foundation Models, RFM for short.
Welcome to the podcast Shawn.
Shawn for those who don’t know about your background, can you tell us about what Plus One Robotics is and some of your experience at Southwest Research Institute / Willow Garage?
Let me set this conversation up.
Vayu Robotics recently announced its ditching LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology and leveraging foundation models for their new...2025-04-1728 min
The Robot Industry PodcastGaps, Risks and Rewards: Robotics Foundation Models with Shaun Edwards of Plus One RoboticsWelcome to the podcast (#137) My guest today is Shaun Edwards the CTO of Plus One Robotics.
We are going to be talking about Robotics Foundation Models, RFM for short.
Welcome to the podcast Shawn.
Shawn for those who don’t know about your background, can you tell us about what Plus One Robotics is and some of your experience at Southwest Research Institute / Willow Garage?
Let me set this conversation up.
Vayu Robotics recently announced its ditching LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology and leveraging foundation models for their new...2025-04-1728 minThe Robot Industry PodcastGaps, Risks and Rewards: Robotics Foundation Models with Shaun Edwards of Plus One RoboticsWelcome to the podcast (#137) My guest today is Shaun Edwards the CTO of Plus One Robotics.
We are going to be talking about Robotics Foundation Models, RFM for short.
Welcome to the podcast Shawn.
Shawn for those who don’t know about your background, can you tell us about what Plus One Robotics is and some of your experience at Southwest Research Institute / Willow Garage?
Let me set this conversation up.
Vayu Robotics recently announced its ditching LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology and leveraging foundation models for their new...2025-04-1728 min
The Robot Industry PodcastReducing Risk in Automation with BOS Innovations’ Ben HuigenboisWelcome to the podcast (#136) My guest today is Ben Huigenbois, he is president of BOS Innovations in London, Ontario, my home town. From Ben's LinkedIn: Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Experienced and skilled in leadership, organizational development, ERP system development, skills development, project management, strategic planning, technology deployment, sales and marketing.
Ben, welcome to the podcast, thanks for joining us. How did you get interested in automation? Give us a bit of your background.
Tell our audience about BOS Innovations? What is it that you do, that...2025-04-0225 min
The Robot Industry PodcastReducing Risk in Automation with BOS Innovations’ Ben HugenboisWelcome to the podcast (#136) My guest today is Ben Huigenbois, he is president of BOS Innovations in London, Ontario, my home town. From Ben's LinkedIn: Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Experienced and skilled in leadership, organizational development, ERP system development, skills development, project management, strategic planning, technology deployment, sales and marketing.
Ben, welcome to the podcast, thanks for joining us. How did you get interested in automation? Give us a bit of your background.
Tell our audience about BOS Innovations? What is it that you do, that...2025-04-0225 minThe Robot Industry PodcastReducing Risk in Automation with BOS Innovations’ Ben HugenboisWelcome to the podcast (#136) My guest today is Ben Huigenbois, he is president of BOS Innovations in London, Ontario, my home town. From Ben's LinkedIn: Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Experienced and skilled in leadership, organizational development, ERP system development, skills development, project management, strategic planning, technology deployment, sales and marketing.
Ben, welcome to the podcast, thanks for joining us. How did you get interested in automation? Give us a bit of your background.
Tell our audience about BOS Innovations? What is it that you do, that...2025-04-0225 min
The Robot Industry PodcastRoboHQ's Powerhouse Pittsburgh Robotics Network PRN with Jennifer ApicellaWelcome to the podcast (#135), Jennifer. I am glad to have you. Can you tell me about Jennifer Apicella?
The Pittsburgh robo-ecosystem is a globally recognized powerhouse of more than 125 advanced technology companies, offering 7,300+ high-impact jobs across 18 industry verticals.
How did you get involved in robotics?
Pittsburgh, it seems both likely and unlikely to be a robotics hub. Tell us about the city.
Is there a synergy between members and / or board members?
How did the city turn into a robotics HUB? How long did it take?
Let’s...2025-03-1931 min
The Robot Industry PodcastRoboHQ's Powerhouse Pittsburgh Robotics Network PRN with Jennifer ApicellaWelcome to the podcast (#135), Jennifer. I am glad to have you. Can you tell me about Jennifer Apicella?
The Pittsburgh robo-ecosystem is a globally recognized powerhouse of more than 125 advanced technology companies, offering 7,300+ high-impact jobs across 18 industry verticals.
How did you get involved in robotics?
Pittsburgh, it seems both likely and unlikely to be a robotics hub. Tell us about the city.
Is there a synergy between members and / or board members?
How did the city turn into a robotics HUB? How long did it take?
Let’s...2025-03-1931 min
The Robot Industry PodcastUnmatched autonomy with Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. MARIWelcome to podcast #133 with my guests Armin Khatoonabadi and Yi Li from Maple Advanced Robotics Inc., located in Richmond Hill, ON. Some exciting news is that the company has been awarded the Hannover Messe Robotics Award for their AI-driven robotics platform for fast and code-free programming platform.
Armin and Yi, welcome to the podcast.
Yi Can you tell our audience a bit about you?
Armin, your turn.
Armin you have recently just joined Maple Advanced Robotics, from Apara.ai, correct?
Yi, can you tell us how you got started?2025-02-2126 min
The Robot Industry PodcastRedefining the boundaries of robotics with Palladyne AI's Ben Wolff Ben, welcome to the podcast.
You are a lawyer by trade, and you have worked in different roles, at the former Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, which is now called Palladyne AI, and in fact recently came back from retirement to lead the company. Please tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to come back to the company.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room…Palladyne AI is formerly Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation. The company was previously focused on commercializing robotic hardware such as teleoperated robots, exoskeletons and an underwater robot...2025-01-2818 min
The Robot Industry PodcastMIR Tech and Trends with Jean-Pierre Hathout and Kevin MarchWelcome to The Robot Industry Podcast, #131. For this edition of the podcast, I have two people from the same company: MIR, or Mobile Industrial Robots.
I caught up with Jean-Pierre Hathout the CEO at MIR, at the Automate show, and later I had a conversation with Kevin March who is our local Area Sales Manager. I thought it would be interesting to join the two conversations - one at a trade event and one about sales and applications.
Enjoy the podcast.
https://mobile-industrial-robots.com
Our sponsor is Ehrhardt Automation Systems. Ehrhardt...2024-12-1734 min
The Robot Industry PodcastRobotically Cleaning the World's Hotels with Tailos' CEO Micah Estis GreenMicah Estis Green is the Founder and CEO of TAILOS, an inventor of a robot vacuum named Rosie. His company is based in Austin, TX . He is top 30 under 30 and has been covered in lots of magazines including Forbes and other industry periodicals.
First Micah, tell me about Shark Puncher - I have to ask.
You have taken a break from Cornell, is that correct?
How did you get involved in automation and robotics > and you have been building robots for a while?
Tell our audience about your company and how yo...2024-11-2831 min
The Robot Industry PodcastEngineered Steel Solutions with Anchor Danly's Ray OsborneHappy Friday, everyone. I am in Montreal today finishing up the ADM Montreal 2024 for my client Informa. I am excited to release the latest episode (#129) of The Robot Industry podcast with my friend, Ray Osborne from Anchor Danly. Ray is based in Nashville and services parts of the southern USA on behalf of Anchor Danly. AD is a client and Ray knows a lot about engineered steel and servicing his clients.
Before we get to our episode today I wanted to let you know about a NEW podcast that I am starting called Automation Matters. It is...2024-11-1523 min
The Robot Industry PodcastThe Power of Automation Comau Group at Automate 2024Welcome to episode #128 of The Robot Industry Podcast. It was my pleasure to interview Stefania Ferrero and Alessandro Piscioneri from Comau Group at Automate show in Detroit recently. I really did not know much about Comau so I really appreciated the opportunity to chat with both of them at the show. I knew about the solutions in Body in White, but was great to connect up with them and to find out more about their solutions, approaches and robots.
My questions to both Stephania and Alessandro:
What is the history of Comau?
What...2024-10-2318 min
The Robot Industry PodcastServicing Robots with Roboworx's Dale WalshHello Everyone,
Welcome to episode #127 of The Robot Industry Podcast. For this edition, I caught up with Dale Walsh, VP Strategy and Innovation at Roboworx. Here are my questions:
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into robotics?
What does Robotworx do? What problem are you solving?
We are not going to mention customers, today but what kind of robots do you service?
What is your customers challenge and their customers pain?
What kind of facilities (do you operate) in?
...2024-10-0331 min
Post Credits Podcast398 A - The Crow (2024)The Crow (1994) is a film that probably should never have been touched after the 90's and very early 2000's. It's remembered first for infamy and tragedy on set. It's with a heavy heart that we find this updated version (2024) to be lacking in many ways, unfortunately. There are some good things, though!
0:11:30 - Box Office and upcoming releases.
0:17:30 *** What's Streaming *** Netflix
THE RUNDOWN, Dir. Peter Berg – Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Christopher Walken, Rosario Dawson, Ewen Bremner, 2003.
BACK TO THE FUTURE, Dir. Robert Zemeckis - Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson...2024-09-031h 23
The Robot Industry PodcastFlashback Episode with Dave GoodenoughHello Everyone,
For this episode of The Robot Industry Podcast, I have picked one of my favourite podcast recordings. The robot industry needs more "Dave Goodenough's".
Enough said, enjoy the podcast.
Our sponsor for this episode is Ehrhardt Automation Systems. Ehrhardt builds and commissions turnkey solutions for their worldwide clients. With over 80 years of precision manufacturing they understand the complex world of robotics, automated manufacturing, and project management, delivering world-class custom automation on-time and on-budget. Contact one of their sales engineers to see what Ehrhardt can build for you info@ehrhardtautomation.com eh r...2024-08-2130 min
Epictastic Live with Epictastic JoshuaAlien vs. Predator (2004) isn't Great Cinema but Entertaining | Revisited Review | Epictastic JoshuaAlien vs Predator is the first crossover between the Xenomorph and the Predator and was released 20 years ago as of this month and it was also my first exposure to the two iconic characters and both iconic franchises.
In this review and video, Joshua Drake of Epictastic Joshua gives you his thoughts on the first AVP movie and shows off his enjoyment of this and while it's not great cinema or masterpiece, it is an entertaining dumb fun guilty pleasure that has its issues but still nostalgic.
#AlienvsPredator
Sypnosis
When the wealthy and ambitious Charles Bishop Weyland (Lance Henriksen...2024-08-2014 min
The Robot Industry PodcastTransforming the Manufacturing Industry with Formic's CEO Saman FaridFor episode #126 of #TheRobotIndustryPodcast, I have invited Saman Farid from Formic. I have been watching Formic for a long time and am excited for them and their approach and thrilled to have Saman join me for this edition.
Saman welcome to the podcast.
How did you get involved in automation and building a very cool, disruptive model for manufacturers?
What is going on in manufacturing ?
What is your customer’s pain?
What are some of the secondary motivations?
Can you give me some examples of applications that yo...2024-07-2434 min
Blue Line, The PodcastBlue Line, The Podcast: Jim Bremner, Canadian Tactical Officers AssociationFor this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, we sit down with Jim Bremner, the president and founding member of the Canadian Tactical Officers Association, or CTOA, who is freshly returned from the Shot Show in Las Vegas. We chat about shields, Blue Line Expo coming up on April 21, and even dogs, among other tactical tidbits, so grab those headphones.Bremner was a SWAT team leader and has over 30 years’ experience in law enforcement. He is qualified as a sniper, weapons technician, tactical trainer and use of force and firearms instructor.He shares the value in...2024-07-1233 min
SOUNDPROOFEpisode 7: MeMovie — the Filmmaker as the Film’s Protagonist
I film therefore I am. — Jim Lane
Cinesthesia 07 Original Broadcast: February 29, 2024. RADIO PLAYLIST 1. aquapher (Jared Bremner) / rings • 2. aquapher (Jared Bremner) / consonant • 3. aquapher (Jared Bremner) / broked • 4. aquapher (Jared Bremner) / vowel • 5. aquapher (Jared Bremner) / ambidexchewus • 6. LA Alfonso / MeMovie: Director’s Notebook, Episode 1 (work-in-progress) 7. Ennio Morricone / On Earth as it is in Heaven (film: The Mission) 8. Ennio Morricone / Brothers (film: The Mission) 9. Ennio Morricone / Carlotta (film: The Mission) • 10. Ennio Morricone / Vista Nostra (film: The Mission) • 11. Ennio Morricone / Climb (film: The Mission) • 12 aquapher (Jared Bremner) / Eincynn
The Filmmaker as the Film’s Protagonist: here is a list (in progress) of personal documentar...2024-03-0158 min
Cultivating Success: A mindset shift for happy, successful chiropractorsBuilding Your Practice with Other Health Professionals with Angie NoackWelcome to Episode 35 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Angie Noack, LPC and Senior VP of Business Development for Braincode. On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner discuss all things networking, including where to begin, how to play the long game when it comes to referrals, and what you should be focusing on when you start out. This episode is filled with tips, wisdom and advice for students and new docs. Don't miss it! For more information about Braincode or Angie, visit www.Braincode.com. Thanks for listening! BOOKS MENTIONED: Goo...2024-01-0827 min
A Forgotten HistoryLegacy1950s New Zealand did their best to put Tangiwai behind them, with rapid repairs and a quick inquiry. Did the inquiry provide the answers the country needed, and how is the disaster being remembered today? Guests:Graeme StewartBob NorlingIan HeppeJim McAloonHollei GabrielsonJohn MahyCallum MahyIan McKelvie Presenter and producer: Hamish WilliamsResearcher: Neesha BremnerSound engineer: Shaun D WilsonProduction assistants: Kathy Cunningham and Hohepa Te MoanaExecutive Producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew LaxonSelect...2023-12-0840 min
A Forgotten HistoryThe Day AfterOn Christmas Day, the small nation of New Zealand - hosting the Queen and Prince Philip at the time - awoke to news of the horrific tragedy that was impossible to avoid. For some though, they were waking up to news that their loved ones had perished. Guests:Jim McAloonGraeme StewartJohn MahyBeryl DonovanDon Alabaster Presenter and producer: Hamish WilliamsResearcher: Neesha BremnerSound engineer: Shaun D WilsonProduction assistants: Kathy Cunningham and Hohepa Te MoanaExecutive Producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew Laxon2023-12-0431 min
A Forgotten HistoryChristmas EveNew Zealand's worst ever rail disaster occurred at 10:21pm, Christmas Eve, 1953. We explore the unfortunate series of events that led to Ka 949 plunging into the Whangaehu River, and hear from those there that night about the nightmare they witnessed. Guests:John MahyBob SilkBruce ThompsonJim McAloon Presenter and producer: Hamish WilliamsResearcher: Neesha BremnerSound engineer: Shaun D WilsonProduction assistants: Kathy Cunningham and Hohepa Te MoanaExecutive Producers: Ethan Sills and Andrew LaxonSelect music by Anthonie Tonnon. Made with f...2023-12-0137 min
The Sentinel Mindset#102 - NEVER BE A VICTIM - Jim BremnerJim Bremner is no stranger to threats. With over 30 year’s experience in law enforcement - including uniform patrol, emergency response tactical unit as Special Weapons Team leader, and a member and trainer of the bomb squad, Jim had no idea his biggest challenge would come off the job - suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D). Drawing from his own life experience, Jim has co-authored ‘Crack in the Armor: a police officer’s guide to surviving post traumatic stress disorder’, a self-help guide written to assist first responders in understanding the effects o...2023-07-2546 min
NITE DRIFT ArchivesHermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy with Marlena Seven BremnerThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. "Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/euphomet and get on your way to being your best self.”, and The End Up podcast. "Hear it now wherever you listen to podcasts!"Marlena Seven Bremner will share her research on ancient Egyptian and Greek cosmogonies and essential Hermetic texts including Hermetic philosophy and the art of alchemy as a foundation for a psycho-spiritual creative practice. She will discuss how these traditions are a direct means for accessing higher consciousness and true self-knowledge, OR gnosis, as well as a way to...2022-11-0353 min
CTOA CopCastCTOA CopCast – Season 1 – Episode 9: Stefan VerstappenHost Jim Bremner opens the floor to Stefen Verstappen to discuss all things COVID, the Canadian Government's response to the pandemic, the Freedom Convoy to Ottawa and more.2022-02-0621 minCTOA CopCastCopCast – Season 1 – Episode 8: Capt. Matt Sheehy[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”...2022-02-0626 minCTOA CopCastCTOA CopCast – Season 1 – Episode 8: Capt. Matt SheehyHost Jim Bremner catches up with Capt. Matt Sheehy discusses all things COVID, the Freedom Convoy to Ottawa, Vaccine Mandates, and more.
2022-02-0626 minCTOA CopCastCopCast – Season 1 – Episode 7: Dr. Peter Collins[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”...2022-02-0632 minCTOA CopCastCTOA CopCast – Season 1 – Episode 7: Dr. Peter CollinsHost Jim Bremner chats with Dr. Peter Collins about COVID, Mental Health and Illness, the popularity of conspiracy theories and more.
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The Edinburgh Football ShowGeorge Best and Turnbull's Tornadoes, naked Derek Riordan and we name Hearts' new captain!Episode 40 of the voice of football for Edinburgh - hosted by David Tanner.Who should captain Hearts after Christophe Berra was edited out of the trophy lift?When might Derek Riordan have stripped naked on the pitch?! And what can he remember about his 2016 cup final celebrations?!Our legends Colin Cameron and Deek Riordan talk COVID jabs, pubs reopening and even some football!Hibs' longest-serving goalie Jim McArthur is our guest star - top quality long form conversation with David Tanner on:Eddie Turnbull, Bertie Auld, George Best, The Tornadoes, Des...2021-04-301h 27
The Stinking Pause PodcastTrainspotting (1996)After an absence of over fifty episodes and nearly three years the restraining order has finally been lifted. Ladies and gentlemen…like a phoenix from the flames…yes he’s back. Join us as we welcome Charlie back into the ample bosom of the Stinking Pause family. It’s an old school Stinking Pause episode – the original theme tune, all the old jingles, the return of Jim from Swanscombe and Six Degrees of Separation. It’s over two and a half hours long, but to be honest, there’s only about ten minutes of decent chat worth lis...2021-04-222h 19
Standing in the 6IX#41 Never Be A VictimJim Bremner is no stranger to threats. With over 30 years experience in law enforcement - including uniform patrol, emergency response tactical unit as Special Weapons Team leader, and a member and trainer of the bomb squad, Jim had no idea his biggest challenge would come off the job - suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D). Drawing from his own life experience, Jim has co-authored ‘Crack in the Armour: a police officer’s guide to surviving post traumatic stress disorder’, a self-help guide written to assist first responders in understanding the effects of work-related critica...2021-04-1245 min
CTOA CopCastCTOA CopCast – Season 1 – Episode 3: CTV’s ‘Flashpoint’ Revisited with creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie MorgansternCopCast host, Jim Bremner sits down with Mark and Stephanie to discuss Flashpoint revisited.2021-04-0720 min
CTOA CopCastCTOA CopCast – Season 1 – Episode 2: Right Wing Extremism SitRep with Phil GurskiCopCast host, Jim Bremner sits down with Phil Gurski to talk about Right-Wing Extremism.2021-04-0716 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 061 – Napoleon Dynamite This week on Total Movie Recall, we try to decide whether this is a charming, unique film about staying true to yourself, or a nightmarish descent into the insanity that comes with living in a barren, desolate landscape like rural Idaho, where the Uncle Ricos of the world keep subterranean dungeons for unsuspecting Debs. This might say more about where our heads are at right now than about this beloved comedy. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) d. Jared Hess w. Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess Starring: Jon Heder Efren Ramirez J...2021-03-091h 47Total Movie RecallTMR 049 – Thriller & An American Werewolf in London This week on Total Movie Recall, our bodies go through some changes that we don’t know how to deal with as we take in a John Landis double feature with Thriller & An American Werewolf in London. We really just need somebody to talk to about it. What’s that, Dad? You’re busy? Okay, I’ll just go on the internet and learn some deeply ingrained, problematic attitudes about Michael Jackson, Nazi monsters and Van Morrison tantric sex cults. d. John Landis Special Effects: Rick Baker The Making of Thriller (1983) Starring...2020-11-301h 55
The Sound TestLIVE - 22/05/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]This week's focus is the wonderful world of gaming robots! Throughout, Lee takes a look at various iconic playable androids and AI characters; presenting choices from listeners alongside personal picks. Thanks to a week off, the VGM SongFight takes a hiatus and the SFX Showdown teases a winner, while a new question is posed for the next episode. Finally, the News Cop gets jumpy before we finish up with a risky wildcard...
Including:
SFX Showdown
Top 5
This week's playlist:
Canopy Slam – Fat Bard [Levelhead]
A Cave is a Sideways Hole – Ryan Ike...2020-05-242h 02
Annex Business Media: PodcastsBlue Line, The Podcast: Jim Bremner, Canadian Tactical Officers AssociationFor this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, we sit down with Jim Bremner, the president and founding member of the Canadian Tactical Officers Association, or CTOA, who is freshly returned from the Shot Show in Las Vegas. We chat about shields, Blue Line Expo coming up on April 21, and even dogs, among other tactical tidbits, so grab those headphones.
Bremner was a SWAT team leader and has over 30 years’ experience in law enforcement. He is qualified as a sniper, weapons technician, tactical trainer and use of force and firearms instructor.
He shares the value in going “back to basics,” and hi...2020-02-1224 min
Let Your Ears Explore New Horizons With Free AudiobookDirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul Audiobook by Douglas AdamsListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 400691
Title: Dirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Author: Douglas Adams
Narrator: Billy Boyd, Full Cast , Harry Enfield, Jan Ravens, Olivia Colman, Peter Davison
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:40:00
Language: English
Release date: 12-19-19
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Summary:
The complete BBC Radio collection bringing together two full-cast dramatisations of Douglas Adams's Dirk Gently novels.
In Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Dirk Gently has an unshakeable belief in the interconnectedness of all...2019-12-199h 40
Get Hooked On Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook While Cooking.Dirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas AdamsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/400691to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Author: Douglas Adams
Narrator: Olivia Colman, Peter Davison, Billy Boyd, Jan Ravens, Harry Enfield, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
The complete BBC Radio collection bringing together two full-cast dramatisations of Douglas Adams's Dirk Gently novels. In Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Dirk Gently has an unshakeable belief in the interconnectedness of all...2019-12-199h 40Explore New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionDirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas AdamsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/400691to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Author: Douglas Adams
Narrator: Olivia Colman, Peter Davison, Billy Boyd, Jan Ravens, Harry Enfield, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
The complete BBC Radio collection bringing together two full-cast dramatisations of Douglas Adams's Dirk Gently novels. In Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Dirk Gently has an unshakeable belief in the interconnectedness of all...2019-12-199h 40
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionDirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas AdamsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/400691 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dirk Gently: Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul Author: Douglas Adams Narrator: Olivia Colman, Peter Davison, Billy Boyd, Jan Ravens, Harry Enfield, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 40 minutes Release date: December 19, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5 Genres: Science Fiction Publisher's Summary: The complete BBC Radio collection bringing together two full-cast dramatisations of Douglas Adams's Dirk Gently novels. In Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Dirk Gently has an unshakeable belief in the interconnectedness of...2019-12-1905 min
A Photographic LifeA Photographic Life - 68: 'Photo Book Special Part 3' Plus Colin Wilkinson/Bluecoat PressIn episode 68 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed starting Part 3 of a three part series reflecting upon the history, funding, distribution, cost, creation, expectation, audience and future for photo books. This week he looks at self-publishing, crowd funding and distribution.
Plus this week publisher Colin Wilkinson/Bluecoat Press takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’
If you have enjoyed this podcast why not check out our A Photographic Life Podcast Plus. Created as a learning...2019-08-1420 min
Closure OptionalClosure Optional Ep. 28 – The War on Drugs with Me, the AddictThis episode is just me on my lonesome talking about the origins of the War on Drugs and a little bit o new research into the root causes of addiction. This whole podcast is informed and mostly based on the book, Chasing the Scream, by Johann Hari, who will be a guest on Closure Optional next month to discuss the ideas in this book, and his new book about the causes of Depression and Anxiety, Lost Connections.Here are the links to everything that I reference in the podcast, please do send me any questions, ideas, references...2018-10-1459 min
Spit & Polish PresentsUnappreciated Masterpieces- Around the World in 80 DaysWe delve into the world of film and find the forgotten gems or otherwise unappreciated masterpieces of film and talk about them. This episode we discuss one of the best films of all time "Around the Wolrd in 80 Days" (2004) which features the talents of Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Cécile de France, Jim Broadbent, Ewen Bremner, Kathy Bates? Arnold Schwarzenegger? The Wilson Brothers? And Richard Branson?!?!?!?! In this commentary, we talk about the interesting questions that are brought from watching this brilliant film and we hope that we answer some of those questions. This episode features Ryan Sliwinski, Bartek Kasp...2018-04-102h 23
DC on SCREEN: Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueBen Affleck Officially Steps Away From Directing 'The Batman' | DCEU NewsSPOILERS/NSFW - DC on SCREEN #304 - In this episode we discuss:Happy birthday Aquaman! |Geoff Johns Turns 44 Years Old |Batman Destroys Superman at Auction |Lego Batman Director Wants a Piece of DCEU |Ben Affleck Officially Out As Director of Solo Batman |No WB SUPER BOWL Ads |John Cleese Teases Something |Jared Leto Sporting Green Hair? |DC Films’ Character Problem | Ewen Bremner Reveals Details About His ‘Wonder Woman’ Role |Patty Jenkins Posts Pic of Scoring Session |Gal Gad...2017-01-311h 14
DC on SCREEN | DC Studios News/ReviewBen Affleck Officially Steps Away From Directing 'The Batman' | DCEU NewsSPOILERS/NSFW - DC on SCREEN #304 - In this episode we discuss:Happy birthday Aquaman! |Geoff Johns Turns 44 Years Old |Batman Destroys Superman at Auction |Lego Batman Director Wants a Piece of DCEU |Ben Affleck Officially Out As Director of Solo Batman |No WB SUPER BOWL Ads |John Cleese Teases Something |Jared Leto Sporting Green Hair? |DC Films’ Character Problem | Ewen Bremner Reveals Details About His ‘Wonder Woman’ Role |Patty Jenkins Posts Pic of Scoring Session |Gal Gad...2017-01-311h 12
SickboyPTSD and the PoliceThis week on Sickboy, we sit down for another fascinating, informative and philosophical chat with Jim Bremner on living, dealing and learning from life with PTSD. Jim is a former member of Toronto’s Emergency Task Force and lives with PTSD as a result of significant trauma that took place on the job. Jim has since written a book on his experience entitled “Crack In The Armor”. Tune in this week to find out more on Jim’s story, why male bravado is plain old silly, and why a simple hug trumps even the most heart felt words.2016-06-2055 minHow To Listen to Full Audiobook in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Popular AuthorsDirk Gently Audiobook by Douglas AdamsListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Dirk Gently
Subtitle: The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (Dramatised)
Author: Douglas Adams
Narrator: Harry Enfield
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-15-08
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 365 votes
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
Harry Enfield exuberantly returns as Dirk Gently, who, fallen on hard times and dressed as a gypsy woman, is using his irritatingly accurate clairvoyant powers to read palms. He is saved when a frantic client turns up with a ludicrous story about being stalked...2008-11-153h 17Get Audiobook in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: ContemporaryDirk Gently by Douglas Adams | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Dirk Gently
Author: Douglas Adams
Narrator: Harry Enfield
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-15-08
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary
Summary:
Harry Enfield exuberantly returns as Dirk Gently, who, fallen on hard times and dressed as a gypsy woman, is using his irritatingly accurate clairvoyant powers to read palms. He is saved when a frantic client turns up with a ludicrous story about being stalked by a goblin waving a contract accompanied by a hairy, green-eyed, scythe-wielding monster. When Detective...2008-11-153h 17